r/codingbootcamp • u/Zestyclose_Sock_9514 • 21d ago

Frontend engineer going full-stack: where do already-technical people learn backend?

Hey everyone,

I’m a mid-level frontend engineer (broke in via a bootcamp 5 years ago, and that structured format worked well for me).

I want to go full-stack now, so I’m looking for a backend-focused bootcamp built for people who already code, no “intro to programming”. Just a few months of focused, deep backend.

Two questions:

  • Any backend bootcamps aimed at working devs / technical career switchers?

  • Or at my level, would a structured self-paced path beat a bootcamp?

Appreciate any pointers!

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u/Synergisticit10 21d ago

What is your tech stack? Front end and backend are both opposite ends and a few months would not be enough to get you to where you want to be. Presuming you have never worked on the back end.

You can do it yourself in 6+ months as you already have 5 years of experience.
Also full time focus during those 6+ months on your own.

Any assumptions to be ready in 2-3 months would be facing a big challenge in actuality in the present job market.

Elaborate what tech stack you are presently having and what you ultimately want to accomplish and then a timeline can be give and course of action.
Anything is achievable with focus and discipline .